After watching Andy Roddick’s ground stroke land just beyond the baseline of match point, Juan Martin Del Potro collapsed to the ground and raised his arms in the air before saying a prayer and pointing up to the clear Los Angeles skies.
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After early battle, Safin cruises into third round
Following two upsets earlier in the day, which meant the end of the Countrywide Classic for the world’s 12th-seeded Fernando Verdasco and 26th-seeded Feliciano Lopez, Marat Safin knew he had to get ahead of his opponent early.
Alum hopes to make comeback in Classic
One year ago, he found himself amid a run that seemed to have the potential to help jump-start his career.
The Olympics, Federer’s loss and this week’s games make for a big year
In exactly two weeks, the tennis world will be in a state of near-frenzy.
Stella Sampras Webster holds her team together
After an impressive run at the NCAA Championship last season, UCLA women’s tennis coach Stella Sampras Webster felt the pressure to succeed. She knew she had to be patient and convince her team to do the same.
Tennis claims first national title
As she dropped her racket and collapsed to both knees, Riza Zalameda was mobbed by all of her teammates.
Hopeful seniors set tone for win
For four players on the UCLA women’s tennis team, this had to be the year, and they all knew it.